American Patriotic Song: My Country Tis of Thee
My Country Tis of Thee (also known as America) is a patriotic hymn written by Samuel F. Smith in 1832, while a student at Andover Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts. The melody had traveled around Europe in several variations, including God Save the King. Even Beethoven and Haydn had used the music in some of their own compositions. My Country Tis of Thee (America) was the lyrical result of Samuel Smiths drive to create a national hymn for the United States. In about 30 minutes on a rain
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